~~~~ Dancing is a part of your soul that is visible to the audience ~~~~~
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The Fonrose House accommodates 16 guests. The bedrooms are large and comfortably sleep 3 and 4 to a room. Bedding, sheets and towels are provided in the heated/air conditioned, charming house.
Meals and Snacks are included in the Retreat with our Self Cleaning Kitchen. (We clean up after ourselves)
BYOB and brownies are welcome!
Classes and Parties take place in different parts of the Fonrose House - depending on the number of dancers, we may spend some class time dancing in the Yoga Center in the Carriage House
Bring Something to Decorate our Party Room for our Oriental Fantasy Evening - be part of the Beautifucation Committee to heighten our enjoyment of the weekend
Conveniently situated off I-95's Exit 19 Playland Parkway, locals may opt to commute to the Fonrose house. There is plenty of parking and you will not miss out on anything but sleep time during the retreat weekend.
If you are coming by Train to Rye from Grand Central or flying into Westchester Airport, arrangements will be made for pick up and drop off.
Dance Intensive Weekend Fee: $300
Early Bird by August 1 st $250 - by September 1 st $275
Retreat Housing Please Add $100
(Intensive Fee is non-refundable
but you may sell your unused spot if necessary)
"Be The Music"
Dancers praise Aszmara's signature workshop stating that
it has changed how they view and feel their connection to dancing.
With Insights into Music and Movement, Aszmara never fails to lead
dancers into finding new nuances in the Mind, Body and Spirit of Dance.
Improvisation
Work with the foundations of musical improvisation and grow as we feel the notes within.
Rhythm Play
Aszmara is most known for her amazing Zil playing - She plays like a musician while her dancing is "in" the music. Illuminate the rhythm inside the music and yourself.
Emotional Connectivity to the Music and your Audience
Pacing and Drama of your piece affects not only you but your audience as well.
By Connecting with the music, we create more meaningful dances.
By Connecting with the audience, we find new insights into ourselves.
Live music by Souren Baronian, Haig Manoukian and Mal Stein
Accompanying us for Saturday Afternoon Classes
& Saturday Night Party
Retreat Schedule
Friday:
5 pm Arrival Snack
6:30 - 8:30 pm Workshop
9:00 - 10:30 pm Casual Dance Free and Light Supper
Saturday:
8:00 am Morning Meditation on the Sound
9:00 - 10:00 am Breakfast in our Self Cleaning Kitchen
11:00 am - 2:00 pm Workshop
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lunch
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Workshop
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Hafla Dance Party with Dinner
Sunday:
8:00 am Morning Meditation on the Sound
9:00 - 10:00 am Breakfast in our Self Cleaning Kitchen
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Workshop
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Workshop
5:00 pm Fond Farewells
For over 15 years in Switzerland, I taught Weeklong Workshops - magical times with beautiful growth in the participants and teacher as women and dancers.
In this Weekend Retreat we feel the music in ourselves with:
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✤Water’s Edge Morning Meditations
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✤Movement Exploration in the Open Air
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✤Dance Games,
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✤Dance Workshops
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✤Dance Free Night
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✤Hafla with Live Music!
Wainwritght House
A Center for Spiritual Healing, Ecology, and Retreats
The Fonrose House is ideal for groups who prefer an intimate, private and more casual retreat environment. This five bedroom, four bath home, features a large living room, full-service kitchen, separate dining room, a media center and a furnished patio. Most rooms feature unobstructed, glorious western water views. This facility easily transforms from a meeting/presentation center to a comfortable home-like setting.
To View the Fonrose House http://www.360cities.net/image/wainwright-house-fronrose-house-usa#349.90,-5.90,29.6
(Labyrinth is next to our retreat house so we may see a Bride and Groom or two taking pictures there!)
What Was Said About Aszmara’s Last Intensive Weekend:
Mal Stein:
“As a percussionist/composer, I can tell you that taking a class with Aszmara is more valuable then you may think....she not only covers all aspects of Dance...she teaches you how to listen/count/breath/use dynamics/laugh....It was a joy playing for her class and her students were incredibly receptive to all the knowledge She was sharing... I just want to spread the word if you wish to elevate your dancing seek her out!.....”
Sidouri
“It was wonderful! I'd say I learned so much.... but it was more like I experienced so much, or I internalized so much, or I felt so much! Uuuuuuuuuuu.....D!”
Steffi Bruningaus article on Facebook
“Great! It was such a fabulous weekend, the experience made me listen to music differently.”
Samiramis
“Had an absolutely awesome at Aszmara’s dance intensive. Such an inspiring event. I will be there next year!”